Recommended Exposure Index
Compact Digital
Canon PowerShot V10
SpecificationsSpecifications
- Compact and lightweight at 211g
Hold in your hand, fit in your pocket
- Quality recording in 4K UHD
Standout, movie-quality content
- Wide angle lens for video
Capture more in-shot without stretching your arm
- Powerful stereo microphones
Clear audio for immersive sound from all directions
- Built-in Stand
Shoot steadily from multiple positions9
- Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth straight to your phone and even more
- 14 colour filter effects
Add ambiance and hone your vlogging style
- Movie Digital IS
For sharper, shake-free footage17
- Tilt-up screen
2-inch screen for easier shot composition from both camera sides
- MicroSDXC
Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards
- Face tracking
Automatically track your face for easy recording
- Wi-Fi
For faster and more advanced wireless communication
- Bluetooth included
Connect with smartphones via Bluetooth
- Camera Connect app
For camera control, remote shooting, wireless file transfer and more
- Camera to cloud auto transfer
Easily transfer your vlogs to Google Drive or YouTube via image.canon
- Smooth skin movie mode
Look your best while recording with skin smoothing effects4
- UVC/UAC
Use your camera as a webcam12
- Livestream
Livestream to Facebook and YouTube via the Canon Camera Connect app11
- Auto Neutral Density filter
For optimal brightness in sunny conditions
- Remote shooting
Record from nearby over Wi-Fi using your smartphone
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
- TypeHigh-sensitivity CMOS sensor (back-illuminated)
- Effective Sensor Size1.0 inch
- Effective PixelsApprox. 13.1 megapixels (During Full HD 16:9 Movie recording)
Approx. 15.2 megapixels (During Still photo shooting) - Total PixelsApprox. 20.9 megapixels
- Colour Filter TypeRGB primary colour filters
Image Processor
- TypeDIGIC X
Lens
- Focal Length6.6 mm (Approx. 19 mm equivalent, 35mm format equivalent; During Full HD, 16:9 Movie recording)
6.6 mm (Approx. 18 mm equivalent, 35mm format equivalent; During Still photo shooting ) - ZoomDigital Zoom (Off / 1.5× / 2.0× / 3.0×)1
- Maximum Aperturef/2.8
- Angle of View (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl)97.5° (During Full HD, 16:9 Movie recording)
100.2° (During Still photo shooting) - Construction8 elements in 7 groups (including 3 Aspherical lenses and ND filter equivalent to 3 stops)
- Image StabilisationDigital only (Off/On/Enhanced)
Focusing
- TypeContrast detection
- AF Operation (Stills)One-Shot AF
- AF Operation (Movie)Movie Servo AF
- AF System / PointsApprox. 100% vertical and horizontal coverage
- AF ModesFace tracking AF, Specified frame AF2
- AF Point SelectionSubjects to track are specified by tapping
- AF LockTap to start/stop AF3
- Closest Focusing Distance0.05 m
Exposure Control
- Metering ModesEvaluative metering with 384-zone (24×16) metering using the image sensor
- Exposure CompensationManual exposure movie mode
±3 stops (in 1/3-stop increments) - ISO SensitivityAuto ISO range for Movies:
- Full HD ISO 125–6400 (in 1/3-stop increments)
- 4K ISO 125–3200 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Manual ISO range for manual exposure Movies:
- Full HD ISO 125–6400 (in 1/3-stop increments)
- 4K ISO 125–3200 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Auto ISO range for still photos: ISO 125–12800 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Shutter
- SpeedMovies: 1/4000 to 1/8 sec. (in 1/3-stop increments)
* Varies depending on the movie recording mode or frame rate.
Still photos: 1/2000 to 1.0 sec. (in 1/3-stop increments)
* Varies depending on the scene.
White Balance
- TypeAuto white balance with the imaging sensor
- SettingsAWB (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy(Effective also in twilight and sunset), Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Colour Temperature White balance shift (Adjustable in [Colour tone] in compatible modes.):
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/Green +/-9
LCD Monitor
- TypeApprox. 460,000 dots 2.0 inch (aspect ratio of 3:2) TFT colour, liquid-crystal monitor
- CoverageApprox. 100% vertically and horizontally
- Brightness AdjustmentManually adjustable in a range of 1–5
- Touch Screen OperationsTap-based subject selection / Touch Shutter (Disable / Enable) / Menu setting touch control / Quick Control touch control
- Display OptionsTilt Approx. 180° upward
Shooting
- Modes
- Picture Styles14 colour filters:
For outdoors on a fine day, such as a cafe scene with shade and shadows:
- StoryTeal&Orange: Shifts colours toward teal/orange overall and creates cinematic shadows.
- StoryMagenta: Shifts colours toward magenta overall and creates cinematic shadows.
- StoryBlue: Shifts colours toward blue overall and creates cinematic shadows.
- PaleTeal&Orange: Teal/orange overall, tinged with bluish-white.
For Urban scenes and landscape with sky:
- RetroGreen: Applies a nostalgic effect, from a greenish tint.
- Sepiatone: Applies an effect that is sepia-toned overall.
- AccentRed: Applies an effect that mutes all colours except reds.
For warm food and sweets:
- TastyWarm: Applies an effect with an amber tint and increased saturation, for appetizing food photography of dishes that are golden brown or served warm.
- TastyCool: Applies an effect with a whitish tint and increased saturation, for appetizing food photography of sweets or other vibrant dishes.
For indoors with indirect lighting and night walking scenes:
- BrightAmber: Shifts scenes toward amber overall while brightening dark, indirectly lit or candlelit scenes.
- BrightWhite: Shifts scenes toward white overall while brightening dark, indirectly lit or candlelit scenes.
Bright night cityscape and indoor spaces with sunbeams:
- ClearLightBlue: Shifts scenes toward blue overall, while lowering contrast and brightening shadows to create a sense of clarity.
- ClearPurple: Shifts scenes toward purple overall, while lowering contrast and brightening shadows to create a sense of clarity.
- ClearAmber: Shifts scenes toward amber overall, while lowering contrast and brightening shadows to create a sense of clarity. - Drive ModesSingle shooting / Self-timer: 10 sec. / Self-timer: 2 sec.
File Types
- Still Image TypeJPEG: 8-bit (Compliant with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31)
- Movie TypeMP4: 8-bit (H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC IPB Standard / IPB Light including AAC compressed audio)
Recording Pixels / Compression
- Image Size3:2 - (L) 5472 x 3648, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S1) 2736 x 1824, (S2) 2400 x 1600
4:3 - (L) 4864 x 3648, (M) 3248 x 2432, (S1) 2432 x 1824, (S2) 2112 x 1600
16:9 - (L) 5472 x 3072, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S1) 2736 x 1536, (S2) 2400 x 1344
1:1 - (L) 3648 x 3648, (M) 2432 x 2432, (S1) 1824 x 1824, (S2) 1600 x 16006 - Movie Size4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) | (25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) - Movie LengthMax movie continuous recording time available 1 hour7.
Smooth Skin Movie mode (4K): max 5 min.
No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. - Bitrate / Mbps4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB Approx. 120 Mbps8
4K (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p): IPB (Light) Approx. 60 Mbps9
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB Approx. 60 Mbps10
Full HD (59.94p/50.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 35 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps
Full HD (29.97p/25.00p): IPB (Light) Approx. 12 Mbps
Full HD (23.98p): IPB Approx. 30 Mbps - MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone (48 Khz, 16-bit x 2 channels)
3.5mm external microphone input (Input impedance 2.2 kΩ, Standard input level –63 dBV, Maximum input level –23 dBV) - SpeakerBuilt-in monaural speaker (Movie playback volume: 0 (silent) to 10)
- HDMI DisplayOutput to external monitor only (output of images/video and shooting information, images/video are recorded to the card)
- HDMI OutputCamera screen and External Monitor output (no recording to the card, camera screen shows images/video with shooting information):
Auto / 1080p
Uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:0, 8-bit, supporting BT.709, when connected to compatible monitors. Simultaneous display on the screen and over HDMI is not supported when [Smooth skin movie] is selected. - FocusingContinuous Contrast detection Autofocus
AF operation: Movie Servo AF
AF method: Face tracking AF / Specified frame AF
AF lock: Tap to start/stop AF
Manual focus (MF): Not supported - ISOAuto ISO range for Movies:
- Full HD ISO 125–6400 (in 1/3-stop increments)
- 4K ISO 125–3200 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Manual ISO range for manual exposure Movies:
- Full HD ISO 125–6400 (in 1/3-stop increments)
- 4K ISO 125–3200 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Auto ISO range for still photos: ISO 125–12800 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Other Features
- GPSGPS via Mobile (linked to a compatible smartphone)
- Intelligent Orientation SensorYes
- HistogramYes (Brightness in playback mode)
- Self TimerApprox. 2, 10 s
- Menu LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukraine, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Persian, Hebrew, and Japanese
Connectivity
- Wired ConnectivityHighSpeed USB (USB 2.0 equivalent) USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / USB charge or power.
- Wireless ConnectivityWireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support Features supported - Smartphone, Upload to image.canon, Live Streaming11
- AppsCanon Camera Connect app (iOS/Android)
- OtherHDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
USB Type-C connector with UVC/UAC compatibility12
Direct Print
- PictBridgeNot supported
- Canon PrintersNot supported
Storage
- TypeSD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I13
Software
- OtherCanon Camera Connect app (iOS/Android)
image.canon app (iOS/Android)
Power Source
- BatteriesBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery LifeNumber of possible shots: Approx. 29014
4K Movie shooting time: Approx. 55 min.
Full HD Movie shooting time: Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
4K Playback time: Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. - Battery Indicator4 level indicator
- Power SavingScreen off: 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / Disable15
Auto power off: 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min. / Disable - Power Supply & Battery ChargersPD-E1 USB power adapter (The camera also support both Type-C PD compatible and non-PD compatible chargers.16)
Battery Life
- Viewing Time4K Playback time: Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
- Number of Possible ShotsApprox. 290
- Movie Shooting Time4K Movie shooting time: Approx. 55 min.
Full HD Movie shooting time: Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.
Accessories
- Soft Case / Waterproof CaseSoft case
- Power Supply & Battery Chargers (Optional)PD-E1 USB power adapter
- Remote Controller / SwitchWireless Remote Control BR-E1, Smartphone(Using Canon Camera Connect app)
- OtherStereo Microphone DM-E1 / DM-E100, Tripod grip HG-100TBR, Interface Cable IFC-100U, Interface Cable IFC-400U, Wrist Strap WS-800
Physical Specifications
- Operating Environment0 – 40 °C
- Humidity Range10%–90%
- Water/Dust-ResistanceNo
- Tripod Mount1/4 (ISO 1222)
- Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 63.4 × 90.0 × 34.3 mm
- Weight211 g
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- Cannot be combined with image stabilization or auto level.
- Specified frame AF is only available in Movie Recording mode.
- Only available in Movie recording mode. AF lock icon is displayed only in the detailed information screen.
- Stronger Smooth Skin effect will reduce the resolution of eyelashes, hair and other areas adjacent to the skin.
- In humid conditions, condensation may form inside the camera lens when shooting with the Smooth Skin Mode at 4K.
- Because distortion correction is applied, the camera’s effective pixel count may be lower than the image pixel count.
- If the camera's internal temperature becomes too high the recording time may reduce. Shooting 4K UHD 29.97p for Approx. 20 minutes without heat limit is possible if starting from +23°C. In other modes (apart from Smooth skin Movie recording in 4K that is limited to 5min.) there is no limit due to heat.
- Bit rate only applies to video output, not audio or metadata.
- Movie recording stops when the maximum recording time per movie is reached.
- No audio is recorded for approx. the last two frames with the compression method for movie recording quality set to IPB (Standard) or IPB (Light). Moreover, the video and sound may be slightly out of sync when movies are played back in Windows.
- Please be aware that live streaming platform may change, stop, or terminate their service, at any time without notice. Please check with live streaming platforms for the latest requirements. Canon makes no representations or warranties with respect to any third party product or service, including live streaming. Requires strong Wi-Fi or Mobile data connection. Live Streaming Such using mobile data may involve third-party fees. Stream quality depends on your upload speed, mobile data service, availability, coverage.
- USB Type-A power is not guaranteed. PD compliant USB port is required for powering the camera whilst using as a webcam.
- A microSDXC card with V30 speed class or better is required for best video shooting experience.
- With a fully charged new battery at +23°C.
- Power saving functions disabled while connected via USB.
- USB Type-A charging is not guaranteed.
- Stronger Smooth Skin effect will reduce the resolution of eyelashes, hair and other areas adjacent to the skin.
- Movie recording stops when the maximum recording time per movie is reached.
- Please be aware that live streaming platform may change, stop, or terminate their service, at any time without notice. Please check with live streaming platforms for the latest requirements. Canon makes no representations or warranties with respect to any third party product or service, including live streaming. Requires strong Wi-Fi or Mobile data connection. Live Streaming Such using mobile data may involve third-party fees. Stream quality depends on your upload speed, mobile data service, availability, coverage.
- USB Type-A power is not guaranteed. PD compliant USB port is required for powering the camera whilst using as a webcam.
- Using Movie digital IS results in cropped movies. Cannot be combined with auto level, digital zoom or with Smooth skin mode.